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Expertise. Innovation. Results.Translating vision into success.

Capabilities Briefing

Expertise. Innovation. Results.

The right team with the knowledge and experience to

overcome your most significant challenges.

Committed to help you find and integrate new ideas and

technologies to create lasting value.

Offering the expertise and tools to help your organization control costs, increase efficiency and

measure outcomes.

Expertise.

Innovation.

Results.

Our Value

Translating your vision into success


Our Company

Building on a legacy of service− Founded in 2006− Professional services and technology solutions firm− Headquartered in Arlington, VA− Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, 8(a) Small Business− Top Secret Facility Clearance− Over 160 employees operating worldwide

• Highly qualified and certified experts with proven experience• Cleared professionals• Focus on hiring Veterans and Wounded Warriors

− Continuing to serve…


Our Approach

Translating vision into success

We leverage our deep domain knowledge and expertise combined with our leading-edge innovation to provide comprehensive and cost-effective services for our clients.

To be responsive to your needs we rely on agile methodologies across our service areas to deliver highly customized solutions tailored to your organizational needs.

Expertise.Innovation.

Results.


Our Services

Information Technology

Increased efficiency through leading-edge technology.

As federal agencies and businesses seek technical solutions to meet their organizational demands, increase efficiencies across the enterprise and improve strategic communications, they face complex challenges. We assist our clients in integrating technology across organizational barriers, ensuring strategic technology delivers real value, and achieving compliance with evolving standards and regulations.

Our capabilities:

• Systems engineering and integration

• Social media strategy and deployment

• Software development and integration

• Portal, website, and web application solutions

• Strategic communications and marketing

• Contact center management


Our Success

Case Study: U.S. Army Recruiting Command Challenge

The U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Cyber Recruiting Center needed a scalable communications and data management strategy to better engage future soldiers and manage relationships with Army recruits.

Solution

− Implemented a comprehensive multi-channel communication strategy for contact center management

− Developed and deployed a social media and communications strategy including Facebook, Twitter, and an online community portal to better recruit prospects and retain future soldiers

− Integrated commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and open source technologies to leverage cost savings and increase efficiencies

− Applied agile process principles in providing solutions for the client

Results

− Increased efficiencies and effectiveness of USAREC’s strategic communications strategy and their overall recruiting process

− The Army Future Soldier Center Facebook page, created as a pilot in October 2009, has 46,693 fans and continue to increase at least 2% weekly

− Assisted the Lead Refinement Center with increasing its conversion rate of leads to appointments with recruiters from 23.5% in 2007 to 33.37% in 2009


Our Clients

Partnering for success

Department of the Army

− Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA)− US Army Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)− US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

Department of Veterans Affairs

− VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)− VA Office of Information and Technology (OI&T)− VA Veterans Health Administration

National Guard Bureau

− Army National Guard Bureau

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

− Office of Information Services


Our Services

Organization and Strategy

Optimize performance and create efficiencies.

In the new era of doing more with less, efficiency is critical. Drawing on our extensive experience, we identify ways to keep operations lean and effective while ensuring organizations have the necessary human capital and management systems to achieve their long-term strategic goals, while effectively managing risk, changing priorities, regulatory compliance and acquisition reform.

Our capabilities:

• Organization and process improvement

• Human capital and resource planning

• Enterprise program management support

• Lifecycle acquisition support

• Planning, facilitation, and training


Our Success

Case Study: U.S. Army Office of Small Business ProgramsChallengeThe Army Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) needed a full-scale program management solution and communications strategy to assist them with accomplishing their mission of ensuring small businesses have the necessary knowledge and resources to support the Warfighter.

Solution

− Prepared and implemented a detailed work plan with time lines and deliverables including planning, scope, risk analysis, resource allocation, and cost controls

− Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications strategy leveraging innovative social media and outreach tools

− Planned and executed national conferences and training events focused on educating small businesses on procurement opportunities and assist them with increasing their ability to respond to the Army’s needs

− Incorporated cutting-edge open source technologies such as Drupal, social media platforms, and CRM tools

Results

− Leveraged an agile methodology based on the PMBOK model for managing the overall program and experienced less than 1% schedule and cost variances while supporting the Army OSBP

− Streamlined processes by designing and implementing a new conference website powered by Drupal that has increased functionality, creating efficiencies for the conference staff

− Improved attendance at Army OSBP conferences and events by at least 30% each year, facilitating an increase in small business federal contracting market participation


Our Clients


Department of Defense

− Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA)− Joint Chiefs of Staff− Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD)− Office of the Inspector General (OIG)− National Defense University (NDU)


− Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA)

Department of Veterans Affairs

− Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA)− Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

National Guard Bureau

− Army National Guard Bureau


Our Services

Intelligence, Operations and Resiliency

Leveraging knowledge to secure today and plan for tomorrow.

Business and government must be prepared to meet the ever-changing security threats in the 21st century. We assist organizations in identifying potential foreign and domestic threats, quantifying exposure to these threats, and recommending prudent countermeasures to ensure people are safe, assets are protected and operations can continue.

Our capabilities:• Lifecycle security and stability operations

consulting

• Information collection and intelligence analysis

• Policy development, training and exercise support

• Business continuity planning and operational support

• Physical and personnel security


Our Success

Case Study: Commander Navy Installations CommandChallenge

The Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) required a lifecycle security and stability operations solution to maintain continuous situational awareness throughout the Navy’s Shore Enterprise, which covers 11 regions CONUS and OCONUS.

Solution

− Provided a team of certified Battle Watch Specialists to provide 24/7/365 situational awareness− Provided key inputs in development of the Standard Operating Procedures and Quick Reaction Checklists for

a multitude of ATFP and other emergency response scenarios− Developed and reviewed incident plans, processes, procedures and checklists, including report and briefing

templates, standing orders, Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) and exercise plans− Designed and demonstrated a successful three-tier surge staffing support capability

Results

− Provided seamless support that enabled critical continuity of operations and communication flow across 11 regional operations centers that increased the effectiveness of support to the Navy fleet

− Successfully supported contingency operations during emergency situations caused by natural or man-made disasters throughout the world, such as the Great East Japan Earthquake and the 2011 Tornado Season


Our Clients

Partnering for successDepartment of Defense

− Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)− Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization− North American Treaty Organization (NATO)

Department of the Air Force− Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations Plans & Requirements

Strategic Plans & Policy Division (A5XP)

Department of the Army− Army G-3/5/7 Army Asymmetric Warfare Office (AAWO)− Department of the Army (HQDA) G-3− Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG)

Department of the Navy− Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC)− Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)− Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED)

Department of Homeland Security− Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)− Office of Infrastructure Protection (OIP)


Our Services

Supply Chain and Logistics

Continuous process improvement.

There are many challenges organizations currently face that result in them working harder than ever to fulfill their missions. These challenges range from increasing cost pressures, loss of workforce skills and expertise, staying relevant with emerging technologies and increasing customer demands. We are dedicated to working with our clients to solve their most difficult supply chain and logistics challenges through a systematic approach that helps organizations realize full performance potential.

Our capabilities:

• Lifecycle logistics planning and support

• Process analysis and optimization

• Supply chain strategy

• Resource management


Our Success

Case Study: North Atlantic Treaty Organization

ChallengeThe NATO Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC-A) required mission support with training, equipping, and fielding the Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) to build capable security institutions to advance its national interests in accordance with established norms and international law.

Solution

− Assisted in the development of Standard Operating Procedures, databases and schedules to enhance logistics coordination

− Facilitated and tracked procured articles with registration systems and material receipt analysis− Developed, prepared and delivered briefings and concept papers with a focus on best practices in acquiring

weapons, ammunition, facilities, equipment, infrastructure and training− Conducted detailed analysis and prepared reports to show historical and future logistical and acquisition

trends to aid decision makers

Results

− Provided transparent, real time and detailed tracking of acquisitions and resource management to ensure cost effective use of resources

− Developed and controlled operations orders used as the single source document across Afghanistan for scheduling basic warrior training, professional training, equipment staging, officer and mentor scheduling, consolidated training prior to fielding, facility availability and deployment timelines


Our Clients


Department of Defense

− Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)− Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization− North American Treaty Organization (NATO)


− U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command

Department of Homeland Security

− Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)


Innovation Center

Keeping our clients on the cutting-edge

Our Innovation Center was founded to encourage a culture of continuous learning and leverage innovation across our organization to ensure our clients have access to cutting-edge technologies and best practices.

InnovationCenter

Research and Development- Market research- Pilot initiatives

Insights and Best Practices- Industry events- Professional organizations

Methodology- Agile development- Open source and COTS integration

Community of Experts- Innovation collaboration- PMP, ITIL, Agile ScrumMaster


Contract Vehicles

Gaining access to our services− Sole Source 8(a)− Sole Source SDVOSB− GSA MOBIS− SeaPort-e− VA EVEAH BPA− VA T4− Department of State WPMSS BPA− DARPA STO− DFES USACIL− JIEDDO Support Services− Office of the Secretary of Defense BPA− PEO CS & CSS Omnibus III BPA− US Army MPMS− US Army MRMC Support Services− US Army SMDC - CNTPO


Continuing to serve…

Fostering a culture of service

At Halfaker our passion is to continue to serve. This is not only reflected in the service we provide our clients, but is also what drives our desire to make a difference in the lives of those around us, our communities, and our Nations Veterans and Wounded Warriors. Community service is a fixture within our culture and our team is dedicated to making a positive difference.


Contact Us

Halfaker HeadquartersDawn Halfaker

President and CEO

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Keith Kruse

Chief Operating Officer

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Michael King

Chief Technology Officer

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Rebecca Holloman

Director of Marketing

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2900 South Quincy Street, Suite 375Arlington, VA 22206

Phone: (703) 434-3900www.halfaker.com

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